Climb. Conquer. Cure.

69 Flights I 1,356 Steps I 788 Ft. Vertical Elevation

Hello! My name is Travis Krieck and I will be participating in the LLS Firefighter Stairclimb in support of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). I currently serve as the Captain on C-Shift at Black Butte Ranch RFPD in Central Oregon. I have served in the fire service for 15 years and have had the continual pleasure to help others all of those years. However, with this endeavor it means something more to me, as I personally had the experience of working with an organization called Be the Match, which matches donors to those in need of bone marrow donations. In February 2018, I got matched with a 5 year old girl from overseas and was able to give via peripheral blood stem cell donation. I am participating in this world known event to continue to help support this cause, help others in need and bring awareness of the need for support. Any donation is beyond appreciated and 100% goes towards the ongoing research and treatment of blood cancers through the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

What is the LLS Firefighter Stairclimb?

The LLS Firefighter Stairclimb is the world's largest on-air stair climb competition, and annual fundraiser held at the tallest building in town, the Columbia Center. All 2,000 participants are career, volunteer, or retired firefighters who will climb up the second tallest skyscraper west of the Mississippi in full turnout gear, weighing over 60 pounds, while on-air. Throughout this grueling course, we all remember that every step forward is representative of moving closer to a cure. Although this is an extreme test of physical endurance, it pales in comparison to what blood cancer patients endure. All proceeds raised directly benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, and since its inception in 1991, this event has raised over $22 million thus far.

Thank you for your time, consideration, and sincere generosity in this cause worth climbing for.